April 13, 2004

[Kidan]

Quote[/b] ]Cast your burden on the Lord . . .
—Psalm 55:22

Quote[/b] ]We must recognize the difference between burdens that are right for us to bear and burdens that are wrong. We should never bear the burdens of sin or doubt, but there are some burdens placed on us by God which He does not intend to lift off. God wants us to roll them back on Him?to literally "cast your burden," which He has given you, "on the Lord . . . ." If we set out to serve God and do His work but get out of touch with Him, the sense of responsibility we feel will be overwhelming and defeating. But if we will only roll back on God the burdens He has placed on us, He will take away that immense feeling of responsibility, replacing it with an awareness and understanding of Himself and His presence.

Many servants set out to serve God with great courage and with the right motives. But with no intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ, they are soon defeated. They do not know what to do with their burden, and it produces weariness in their lives. Others will see this and say, "What a sad end to something that had such a great beginning!"

"Cast your burden on the Lord . . . ." You have been bearing it all, but you need to deliberately place one end on God’s shoulder. ". . . the government will be upon His shoulder" ( Isaiah 9:6 ). Commit to God whatever burden He has placed on you. Don’t just cast it aside, but put it over onto Him and place yourself there with it. You will see that your burden is then lightened by the sense of companionship. But you should never try to separate yourself from your burden.

 

[Kidan]

Burdens and weariness are topics I've often come across in my studies. Maybe because, due to the way I was raised, I have a hard time casting my burdens upon God.

In the course of my studies though, I have come across one overriding theme and that is God can handle anything. Any burden, any cause of weariness or stress, God can handle it, provided you're willing to place that burden in His hands.

Does this mean that there will never be a burden upon us? NO! Jesus' words describes that the burdens that we carry (when we follow Him) are light, and His yoke is easy. Notice that He never says that we won't have a burden, or that we won't have to work, rather when we place our faith, hope and trust in Him those burdens and tasks that He gives us are easy and light, because we know and understand that He's there helping us to carry and fulfill those tasks.

So when next you feel defeated or weary, remember that He is there, asking for His share of your heavy load.

 

[Avesther]

ty, this will be of help to me today and in the next few days


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